Leaf-based biochar: A review of thermochemical conversion techniques and properties

AG Adeniyi, KO Iwuozor, EC Emenike… - Journal of Analytical and …, 2024 - Elsevier
In response to the growing need for sustainable solutions, this study critically examines the
significance of thermochemical conversion techniques for producing biochar from leaves …

A state-of-art review on the redox activity of persistent free radicals in biochar

J Xie, J Latif, K Yang, Z Wang, L Zhu, H Yang, J Qin… - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Biochar-bound persistent free radicals (biochar-PFRs) attract much attention because they
can directly or indirectly mediate the transformation of contaminants in large-scale …

Effects of cation types in persulfate on physicochemical and adsorptive properties of biochar prepared from persulfate-pretreated bamboo

XM Liu, WW Huan, Y Kang, JZ Guo, YX Wang… - Bioresource …, 2024 - Elsevier
The adsorption behaviors of biochar are largely impacted by biomass feedstock. In this
study, two biochars were prepared from torrefaction of ammonium persulfate-and potassium …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable Management Strategies for Fruit Processing Byproducts for Biorefineries: A Review

A Błaszczyk, S Sady, B Pachołek, D Jakubowska… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
The fruit processing industry generates enormous amounts of byproducts, which are
primarily removed through landfill or incineration. However, these processes cause carbon …

Conversion of locally available materials to biochar and activated carbon for drinking water treatment

PV Nidheesh, M Kumar, G Venkateshwaran, S Ambika… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
For environmental sustainability and to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs),
drinking water treatment must be done at a reasonable cost with minimal environmental …

Captivating actions of pomological crops waste as biosorbents for environmental remediation: a comprehensive review

S Sharma, V Thakur, VS Rana, U Sharma… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Water pollutants are an emerging environmental hurdle for crop production and human
health risks. In recent decades, the removal of contaminants from water using a cutting-edge …

A polyfunctionalized carbon framework composite for efficient decontamination of Cr (VI) and polycyclic aromatic nitrides from acidic wastewater

W Wu, H Zhang, R Qian, K Yu, R Li, KHD Tang… - … Science and Pollution …, 2024 - Springer
Developing multifunctional engineered adsorbents is an effective strategy for
decontaminating the environment from various pollutants. In this study, a polyfunctionalized …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of pyrolysis process conditions on the structure of biochar obtained from apple waste

W Barszcz, M Łożyńska, J Molenda - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Biochar is an eco-friendly carbon material whose properties allow it to be used as a sorbent
for wastewater treatment or soil remediation. The paper presents the results of research …

[HTML][HTML] Removal of direct navy blue dye from aqueous solutions using banana peels

F Fuentes Gandara, I Piñeres Ariza… - Global Journal of …, 2024 - gjesm.net
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The textile industry is known to produce large amounts
of dyes and other harmful contaminants. This issue is of great importance as it adversely …

[HTML][HTML] Circular Economics in Agricultural Waste Biomass Management

LH Sant'Ana, JRP Oliveira, G Gonçalves, AM Tusset… - Biomass, 2024 - mdpi.com
The present study deals with the reuse of agro-industrial waste with a specific focus on
biochar (processed plant biomass or biochar) consisting of organic and inorganic waste …